Head of one of the leading counties in projects: 'Young people will stay where they see a perspective for life and family'

Nataša Tramišak, the prefect of Osijek-Baranja County, highlights the region's commitment to development, emphasizing that citizens desire tangible progress and a sense of growth in their communities. She stresses the importance of being present on the ground and making decisions based on the actual needs of the people.

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Citizens want to see concrete results and feel that their region is developing. That is precisely why we strive to be present in the field and make decisions based on the real needs of the people.

The county is embarking on several significant projects. The government has approved the construction of a new Clinical Hospital Center in Osijek, a megaproject valued at over 850 million euros. This facility is expected to provide modern healthcare services to approximately one million people in the region. Additionally, the county is developing a Regional Waste Management Center at Orlovnjak, designed to address waste management issues for two Slavonian counties long-term.

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The county is today an active partner in the development of every part of our area. We launched the program 'Our Slavonia and Baranja - Our Home,' initiated a series of infrastructure projects, continued investments in education, healthcare, agriculture, and economy, and took key steps towards building the new KBC Osijek.

A unique initiative, "Our Slavonia and Baranja - Our Home," has been launched with the specific goal of encouraging young people to stay in the county by creating viable life and family prospects. Tramišak notes that this program is exclusive to Osijek-Baranja County, underscoring its innovative approach to demographic revitalization.

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I am not yet satisfied – because we have only just begun to do great things that will mark the development of our Slavonia and Baranja in the years to come.

Reflecting on her first year in office, Tramišak states she is not yet satisfied, viewing it as just the beginning of substantial development for Slavonia and Baranja. She identifies the core priorities for the county's residents as quality healthcare, good schools and kindergartens, secure jobs, and reliable transportation. Tramišak asserts that the county's policies are geared towards improving the quality of life, ensuring balanced development across all areas, and providing equal opportunities for every community.

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Regardless of whether you talk to people in our larger or smaller cities or municipalities, the priorities are very similar. People want quality healthcare, good schools and kindergartens, secure jobs, transportation connectivity, and the opportunity to build their future in their own region.